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nevalti · Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2016 Posts: 9 Location: Hampshire

First question: I am about to import a 1993 BJ73 and I have only just become aware that the Japanese do not have rear fog lights. I therefore have to fit one (or two) myself. Can anyone tell me how and where they fitted either a single light or a pair of lights on their 73? Centre of the roof looks simple enough but I don't really want to do that as I hope to go topless sometimes. Also, satisfactorily hiding the wires inside the hard-top is probably impossible. Unless I can get a fog light into the light cluster(s), it looks surprisingly difficult. I really don't want to mount one on the bumper but I would also like to hear from people who have done that. Photos would be much appreciated.

Second question: It has a 3B engine but I thought they stopped using those in 1986. Can anyone confirm that the 3B was indeed fitted in 1993 or is this a replacement engine?

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andy · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 13:58 Post subject:

Done it a few times on Surfs, and have taken power from anywhere on the loom under right side of dash, the Surf's have trunking under the carpet running to rear on right side, then just mounted a light under the right hand side of bumper, take the wire through the floor to rear of fog light, or if it has two reverse lights the right one can be converted using a coloured bulb.
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nevalti · Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2016 Posts: 9 Location: Hampshire

andy · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:18 Post subject:

Are you sure you need a IVA for a vehicle over 10 years old, when I was importing Surfs it was just MOT for anything over 10 years, also I did use a bit of red lacquer model paint for the clear lens, this was no problem with the MOT people.
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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

nevalti · Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2016 Posts: 9 Location: Hampshire

andy · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 15:10 Post subject:

Read section 1.9 of https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/277534/guide-to-the-iva-scheme.pdf
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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

Russell6491 · Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2017 Posts: 2 Location: Somerset

When i had the IVA test on mine last year the guy who prepared for the test suggested fitting red lamp in reversing light. He said he does it often and it would pass the test.
As i wanted both reversing lights i opted for a LED fog light onbthe bumper.

outdoordan · ** Joined: 27 Jun 2010 Posts: 68 Location: France

First question

Fog light. just done this on mine. For mot and first registration vehicle must be fitted with a fog light on the off side. Rear right looking at the vehicle from rear.

For ease I suggest buying a set off an LJ70. Much more numerous in UK and fits straight in. My euro import had a foglight on the nearside so bought the off side cluster off a breaking LJ70 and ran wires from one side to the other.

Cant advise on wiring from dash as I didnt have to do it and wiring isn't my strong point.

Second question.

BJ73 came with 3B as standard for some markets I know of. France is one. Sold with 3B and 3B Turbo (BJ74). The French refer to the 3BT as the 13B.

In Spain and Portugal it was fitted with 2.5L 4 and 5 cylinder VM units.

Cheers